What explosion in 1883 was one of the most extreme natural events in the world? (hint: heard in Africa, changed landscape & culture of region; while under Dutch rule; 1st natural disaster to be covered by world-wide news)

Karakatoa Eruption

what was the first natural disaster to be covered by the world wide news?

Karakatoa Eruption

what rain the British colonies?

British East India Company

why did the British want to control the Malay Peninsula & the Strait of Malacca?

most favorable route to china

what was French Indochina?

Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia

where did the term "orientals" come from and what did it mean?

the French; was a demeaning term to describe people of the area

what was the only country in southeast Asia not to be colonized by the Europeans?

Thailand (Siam)

who did the US have as a colony?

the Philippines

where is the war memorial that's columns are inscribed with last letters sent home by soliders killed in action?

Colombus, Indiana

What city in southeast asia is 100% Urban?

Singapore

what are the least concentrated places in southeast asia?

Borneo; Highlands of Indo-China Peninsula; West Papau

Where are the fertility rates highest in southeast asia?

philippines, malaysia

where are the fertility rates lowest in southeast asia?

singapore

True or False:

HIV/AIDS is a problem for the region of southeast Asia.

true

what country is known for "sex tourism"?

Thailand

what city in Thailand is the economic center of Thailand?

Bangkok

what is sex tourism?

buisnessmen from abroada visit to get sexual fantasies fulfilled (began visiting just for this purpose)

sex tourism has contributed to what epidemic in Thailand?

rapid spreada of HIV/AIDS

what two regulations does the sex tourism industry in Thailand have? why?

1) must wear protection; 2) sex education

to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic

what is a primate city?

dominates a country/region

in southeast asia, related to migration, what are push-pull factors?

push factors: driving ppl out of a region

pull factors: what lures people into urban regions

where does the southeast asia maid trade take place (from where and to where are they sent?)

when is the cruelest time weather-wise in S.E. Asia? (hint: end of winter season)

why?

April/May

heat is ridic (temps above 100); tornadoes wreak havoc; hunger issue

what is the "time of the river" and why is it called that?

mid June; the time it rains so much in South East Asia that some places flood for up to 3 months; goats & cows become aquatic; chickens placed in baskets on roofs; boats loaded w/ valuable & tied to homes

what 3 things are major influences on South Asia's climate? (hint: 2 are yearly, 1 is irregular)

monsoons & ITCZ, El Nino

what produces the large amount of snow & ice in the Himalayas?

monsoons

what are the 3 major rivers in South East Asia?

Indus; Ganga; Brahmaputra

_______ and _______ of different cultural, religious, social, political, elements has given South Asia a level of cultural diversity few other world regions cana equal.

mergining and blending

what is the Harappa Culture?

also known asa the Indus Valley Civilization; the first substantial settled agricultural community

who are the Ayrians?

first recorded invasions; moved into Indus Valley from China; many believe help instituted some of early elements of classical Hinduism.